First Thought Podcast

Finding a healthy balance between work and everyday life can seem overwhelming. However, this is not the case when you are aware of the tips, tricks, and key techniques that you can adopt to develop and maintain a thriving work-life balance. In this episode we will explore the best ways to support your professional career while still making time for the fun things in life.

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Making positive and considerate changes to support the planet may seem quite difficult. However, this is not the case when you are aware of the tips, tricks, and key techniques that you can adopt to make your lifestyle more eco-friendly. In this episode we will explore the best ways to support the environment and make our lives easier.

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Staying fit and motivated can feel like a constant battle at times. However, this is not the case when you are aware of the tips, tricks, and key techniques that involve exercise. In this episode we will explore the best ways to exercise and examine the benefits of working out regularly.

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In our world of processed foods, fast food, and unreliable dieting advice, it can be difficult to shed weight and keep it off. In In Defense of Food, Michael Pollen brings together nutritional science and cultural food studies to come up with three easy rules for eating healtiher: Eat food, Not too much, Mostly plants. In this episode, we will discuss these three rules for finding a better diet.

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We have all done things from time to time that we are not proud of. While it is very human to experience feelings of guilt and shame when we mess up, these feelings can easily spiril into self doubt, depression, and anxiety. In today's episode, we are going to talk about how to forgive yourself, and the steps you can take to quell those negative emotions. Practice these tips and unlock a more free, authentic you!

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Have you ever experienced your thoughts racing, and felt as if you had no control over their pace or direction? This can be a distressing situation for anyone who experiences these kinds of overwhelming emotions, however there is a way to address this. In this episode, we will discuss some mindfulness practices involving putting space between yourself and your thoughts. With this advice, you can avoid anxious overthinking and lead a much more peaceful and serene existance.

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When you hear someone described as kind, what sort of feelings come to mind. Do you think of someone who is warm, safe, and affectionate? I think that these are all qualites that we should want to be associated with. In this episode, we will explore kindness in all it's different shades, and talk about why kindness is one of the most important human qualities.

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Failing is never a pleasant experience. We become emotionally attatched to our ventures, and when they do not work out as we would like them to, it can be heartbreaking. Some of the most successful people are those that learn how to harness their shortcomings, and learn from them so that they do not make the same mistakes in the future. Learning from failures is a process, one that you can benefit from as well.

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Everyone loves music, but there are very few people who can create beautiful songs. Anyone with enough determination, patience and grit can learn to master an instrument. There are many benefits to learning how to play music, including excersizing your mind for increased memory, cognitive ability, and critical thinking skills. Learning an instrument can be a challenging, but rewarding, process that anyone can undertake.

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I'm sure we all have those songs that make us misty eyed, or that we listen to when we want to amp ourselves up for workouts. The fact that music can change your mood should not be surprising, but there are some techniques to using music to improve your mood, or for catharsis when you aren't feeling your best. In this episode we discuss some of the ways music can alter our emotions, and improve our mood.

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